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PASTOR’S CORNER: A satisfied mind
The psalmist uses a deer longing for “streams of water” as he describes his thirst for God. For only in Jesus can his thirst be quenched. Jesus is the only person who can fulfill what we truly need. He’s the one who satisfies our souls as well as our spiritual…
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UNCP students witness the beauty of impermanence through Buddhist Sand Mandala
PEMBROKE — For four days, students passing through the Chavis Student Center mall at UNC Pembroke watched something extraordinary take shape — one grain of colored sand at a time.
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‘Phantom’ showing, live organ coming to Lumberton theater
LUMBERTON — The Phantom’s Masquerade Featuring Mark Andersen with soloist Daniel Britt will take the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Carolina Civic Center in Lumberton.
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Laurinburg roots grows into higher education leadership
LAURINBURG — Laurinburg native Jamael Andrew Harrison has been promoted to associate dean of Students for Belonging and Engagement at Stockton University in Galloway, New Jersey, marking another milestone in a career dedicated to higher education, student success and creating environments where students can thrive.
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PASTOR’S CORNER: The Lord will make a way somehow
Let this be an encouragement to somebody, anybody who will receive this word this morning. To someone who is stressed and stretched beyond measure, and you don’t know what to do. You are at your wits’ end and your back is against the wall, and every door seems to be…
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Summer-Raye Sophia Tyson enters the world
MAXTON — Tiffany Summer-Raye Horton and Logan Isiah Tyson of Maxton recently welcomed a baby girl to the world.
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Horton-Tyson Wedding
MAXTON — Tiffany Summer-Raye Horton and Logan Isaiah Tyson were married March 21, 2026, at New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Maxton.
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PASTOR’S CORNER: From grief to glory
Patricia Raybon wrote this when she said, “After my beloved husband of forty-nine years passed away, I found big tasks and tough decisions hard to make. I got up daily and completed a few jobs — going outside to water my flowers, sweeping the porch, pulling a few weeds —…
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PASTOR’S CORNER: God is not through with us yet
The promises of God are yes and amen (2 Cor. 1:20). Our whole eternity is based on His promises. But the problem with trusting and believing, I think, is because we have been lied to by man or woman, so that we have problems believing promises; man and woman will…
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Las Vegas artist with Scotland Co. roots wins Jazz Artist of the Year
LAS VEGAS — A Scotland County native has earned national recognition for her work as a musician, poet and storyteller.
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Uptown to perform downtown on Sept. 17 at Lumberton theater
LUMBERTON — The Carolina Civic Center and Historic Theater in Lumberton will present an evening of high-energy music with UPTOWN: A Celebration of Motown & Soul at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
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Laurinburg teen lands role on Disney pilot ‘Saltwater’
LAURINBURG — For years, Aidan Davis has been telling stories under the lights of local theater stages. This summer, the 15-year-old Laurinburg actor found himself on a very different kind of stage — a professional television set.
